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Commission recommends approval of Platte River LLC storage site with conditions on water/sewer and outdoor storage
Summary
The planning commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional‑use permit for a 1.4‑acre storage rental site (five units) with conditions prohibiting water/sewer without amendment, no outdoor storage, and no business operations on the parcel; applicants will seek township access and the recommendation goes to the County Board July 14.
The Morrison County Planning Commission on July 7 recommended the County Board approve a conditional‑use permit for a 1.4‑acre storage rental property proposed by Platte River LLC, with conditions intended to limit future development scope.
Land services staff described the proposal as a 60×110 building containing five rental units on a newly created 1.4‑acre parcel split from an adjacent property. Applicants Dan Volstead, Jeff Mortensen and Steve Reed told the commission their current intent is not to provide water or septic service to the parcel. Amy, the county presenter, recommended a condition prohibiting water or sewer being established at the site without an amendment and additional public review because the development rules require clarity about septic/water intent.
Commissioners also questioned driveway access, noting township approval will be required for a proposed new access; applicants said they will pursue access with Bellevue Township or record an easement if necessary. Staff confirmed soil borings were completed and a prior development restriction was removed after soils data was supplied.
Members raised concerns that the parcel should not function as overflow space for the existing adjacent business or become an outdoor storage yard. Commissioners proposed—and the applicants accepted—conditions limiting use to indoor storage rental, prohibiting outdoor storage on the 1.4‑acre parcel, and prohibiting operating a separate business from that parcel. Applicants indicated most units are likely for owner or related use rather than general public rental.
With no public comment, the commission moved to recommend approval to the County Board with three conditions: no water/sewer without a formal amendment and review; no outdoor storage on the new parcel; and no business operations on the parcel. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call; the planning commission will forward the recommendation to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners for final action on July 14, 2026.
The County Board will consider the planning commission’s recommended conditions along with any additional review required by township access rules or other agencies.
